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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.52, 9,125.82 and 2,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.52, 9,125.82 and 2,189.04 is: 3,283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.52 : 9,125.82 = 2,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.52/9,125.82 = 2,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.52x = 9,125.82 × 2,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.52x = 19,976,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976,785.01/6,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.75

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